CEO, President, Orange County Visitors Association
WHY: Former Marriott Hotels exec, leads the county’s tourism marketing efforts along with Jay Burress (see entry). Promotes international visitation from China, the Middle East.
RECENT: Partner investment in the organization has grown from $270K in 2012 to $1.3M in 2019.
NOTABLE: Co-founder of Irvine-based Laguna Strategic Advisors, a consortium of independent business executives.
FUN FACTS: Varsity football player in high school; favorite TV show, “Castle.”
